Dutch State Visit to Belgium - Day 1
On Tuesday, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima started a three-day state visit to Belgium. They arrived by Royal train at Brussels-South station in the morning.
They were then officially welcomed by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Royal Palace.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima then laid a wreath at the grave of the unknown soldier. The monument honors all Belgian soldiers who fell during the First World War and whose names are unknown.
Afterward, the Dutch Royal couple visited the Federal Parliament and met with Prime Minister Alexander de Croo.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were then joined by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at Brussels’ town hall. After a meeting with Mayor Philippe Close, the two Royal Couples did a walkabout.
In the evening, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde hosted a state dinner for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the Castle of Laeken. Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz were also in attendance.
Queen Mathilde first wore a Claes Iversen dress (with thanks to GardeRobeRoyale) with Gianvito Rossi pumps and her Fabienne Delvigne clutch. She paired the outfit with a Fabienne Delvigne hat and her Rolex watch.
Queen Maxima wore a Natan outfit with a Philip Treacy hat (with thanks to ModeKoninginMaxima), her Gianvito Rossi pumps, and a Natan clutch.
In the evening, Queen Mathilde wore an Armani Privé gown (with thanks to GardeRobeRoyale) with Giorgio Armani accessories and the Nine Provinces tiara.
Queen Maxima wore a Jan Taminiau gown (with thanks to Rick Evers) with her Aquazzura shoes, her VBH clutch, and the Stuart Tiara.
Princess Astrid wore a pink gown with a red cape, her Paule Ka clutch, and her Savoy Aosta tiara.
